Are you worried about Thanksgiving dinner conversations with family members who voted differently than you? In this week's episode, we listen to a conversation with Suzanne, who is trying to navigate issues of duty and connection with family members who don't share her values.

We discuss:

1:39 How do I explain to my family that I can't talk to them?
4:55 Working with the concept of duty
9:48 Developing boundaries around our relational terms of engagement
15:32 What needs are met when I reach out?
18:19 The difference between the public self and the private self/fitting in vs. belonging
27:15 What makes taking the next step in personal growth easier
31:14 Closing thoughts

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#68 - Navigating Post-Election Conversations